Choquequirao Trekking Tips
 Choquequirao Trekking Tips: Choquequirao Trek is the best idea to experience the Vilcabmaba region, ways of life and culture of the indigenous people residing in remote corners of their respective regions. Choquequirao Trek is an excellent bag of variations in terms of getting an insight into the pristine culture and traditions. |
Choquequirao Trekking Tips: Trekking is undoubtedly the exhilaration second to none. Many treks are strenuous and strictly not for novices. As an amateur trekker, you might feel a bit nervous as to what you should do and what you should not while on Choquequirao Classic Trek. Just because you are a beginner does not at all mean that you cannot carry out an exciting and memorable trekking tour. All that you need to do is follow some basic tips and guidelines. What are they? Let’s explore…
Choquequirao Trekking Tips:
- START YOUR TREKKING TRAINING EARLY: Even if your planned Choquequirao Classic Trek is 12 months away, it’s never too early to get started on your trek conditioning program. Look to build your strength and fitness gradually, giving your body time to adapt to the new demands that you are placing on it. That way, you can enjoy your trek training and avoid risking injury by trying to do too much so soon.
- CHOOSE THE CORRECT FOOTWEAR FOR YOUR TREK: For Choquequirao Classic TrekGood quality and appropriate footwear for your trek and your walking training is essential. Supportive hiking shoes with ankle protection are important but beware of ankle cuffs that are too high as they can irritate the Achilles tendon at the base of your calf.
- DON’T FORGET YOUR WALKING SOCKS: With plenty of footwear focus, it’s easy to forget about the best type of socks to wear. The right boots with the wrong socks will ruin your trekking trip so when trying on boots, wear the same socks that you intend to use for your Choquequirao Classic Trek.
- BUILD LEG STRENGTH WITH GYM WORK: Leg strength will be the key for your trek, so in addition to walking training which will strengthen your legs, try and include either gym exercises such as leg presses and weighted squats, or lunges and bodyweight squats.
- PRACTICE USING YOUR BACKPACK: It’s likely that you’ll be carrying items such as food, drink, spare clothing and possibly more, so your choice of backpack is important. Look for models with adjustable chest and waist straps so that you can position it correctly on your back and also with external compression straps so that the load doesn’t shift.
- USE WALKING POLES: At Choquequirao Classic Trek walking poles make a big difference to your trek. Lightweight and telescopic, they ease the load on knees and thighs on descents and give you ‘two extra legs’ on steep climbs. They can also be used to help clear vegetation and have numerous uses in a campsite.
- HYDRATE YOURSELF FREQUENTLY WHEN WALKING: Whether you are in a hot climate or not, your fluid requirements will increase significantly when trekking.
ALTITUDE SICKNESS
In the Choquequirao Classic Trek, Altitude sickness occurs when you cannot get enough oxygen from the air at high altitudes. This causes symptoms such as a headache, loss of appetite, and sleep problems. It happens most often when people who are not used to high altitudes go quickly from lower altitudes to 8,000 ft. (2,438 m) or higher. For example, you may get a headache when you drive over a high mountain pass, hike to a high altitude, or arrive at a mountain resort.
Mild altitude sickness is common. Experts do not know who will get it and who will not. Neither your fitness level nor being male or female plays a role in whether you get altitude sickness.
Altitude sickness can be dangerous. It is smart to take special care if you go high-altitude hiking or camping or have plans for a vacation or trek in high-altitude countries like Peru,
WHAT CAUSES ALTITUDE SICKNESS?
Air is «thinner» at high altitudes. When you go too high too fast, your body cannot get as much oxygen as it needs. So you need to breathe faster. This causes headache and other symptoms of altitude sickness. As your body gets used to the altitude, the symptoms go away.
Cusco is located at 3,400 meters above sea level so it is important that you have a healthy respect for the altitude. If arriving from sea-level (Lima) try to spend at least 2 days in Cusco prior to starting the ChoquequiraoTrail; this period will allow you to acclimatize and also give you time to enjoy the city of Cusco, the nearby Inca ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Q’enko, Pucapucara and Tambomachay, as well as taking a day trip out to the Sacred Valley of the Incas to visit the traditional Quechua market at Pisac and the stunning Inca village and ruins at Ollantaytambo.
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